NAI Columbia bolsters large deals and community commitment despite pandemic
December 20, 2021
NAI Columbia, the Midlands’ local full-service commercial real estate firm, projects another strong, profitable close to the year. Compared to pre-pandemic year-end numbers in 2019, NAI Columbia anticipates a 25%…
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Bosch Rexroth Corporation expanding operations with new testing facility in Greenville County
December 15, 2021
$12.8 million investment creating 60 new jobs Bosch Rexroth Corporation, (Bosch Rexroth) a global leader in the field of drive and control technologies, today announced it will expand its existing…
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AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe Co. expanding operations in Richland County
December 8, 2021
$40 million investment will create 100 new jobs AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe Co., a subsidiary of AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Co., today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The $40 million…
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Noted global customer experience specialists Transcom establishing operations in Greenville
December 1, 2021
Adding 450 new jobs in new South Carolina center Transcom Worldwide AB, a global customer experience specialist providing customer care, sales, technical support, and credit management services through a network of…
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RL Solutions, LLC expanding operations in Greenville County
November 23, 2021
$1 million investment will create 37 new jobs RL Solutions, LLC (RL Solutions), a logistics and transportation company, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $1 million investment…
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BMW Manufacturing expanding Spartanburg County operations with new logistics center
November 18, 2021
$100 million project will enhance company’s logistics operations supplying parts to BMW Plant Spartanburg BMW Manufacturing today announced that the company is expanding operations in Spartanburg County with the construction of…
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Agape Care Group selects Spartanburg County as new home for corporate headquarters
November 17, 2021
$3 million investment will create 76 new jobs Agape Care Group, a leading hospice, palliative and pediatric comfort care provider, today announced plans to expand its presence and locate the…
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S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. establishing new operations in Greenville County, SC
November 15, 2021
Aiming for success, arms, and defense equipment manufacturer to invest $9.5 million and create 55 new jobs S.W.O.R.D. International Inc. (S.W.O.R.D.), a manufacturer of unique, purpose-built small arms and defense equipment,…
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City Center Partnership holds 20th Annual Meeting
November 15, 2021
City Center Partnership (CCP) recently held its 20th Annual Meeting, celebrating past accomplishments and looking forward to more in the future. “We are grateful for the long-term support we have…
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Mimms Contracting adds Reid Radtke as Director of Operations
November 15, 2021
Mimms Contracting announced that they have hired Reid Radtke as the newest member of the team. Reid serves as the Director of Operations. Originally from New York, Reid graduated from…
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Barzan Aeronautical, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County
November 12, 2021
$14.7 million investment to create 34 new jobs Barzan Aeronautical, LLC, an aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems company, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The…
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Richland Library unveils new Storywalk location at Riverfront Park
November 10, 2021
Families can enjoy “I Am a Bird” at Riverfront Park Step into a good book beginning November 12 with Richland Library’s third StoryWalk® in the Midlands, located at Riverfront Park…
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AVANTech, LLC expanding operations in Richland County
November 10, 2021
More than $3.6 million investment will create 17 new jobs AVANTech, LLC, a wastewater and radioactive waste treatment solutions provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Richland County. The more than…
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Apprenticeship Carolina and the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs partner to increase the number of minority-owned businesses participating in apprenticeship
November 9, 2021
Apprenticeship Carolina™ and the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week designed to increase the number of South Carolina’s minority-owned businesses participating in apprenticeship…
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Elbit Systems of America, LLC establishing operations in Charleston County
November 9, 2021
Project to create approximately 300 new jobs Elbit Systems of America, LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd., today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The project will create…
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Leading Clinical Lab Luxor Scientific LLC expanding operations in Greenville County, S.C.
November 8, 2021
Clinical laboratory investing over $3 million, creating 54 new positions Luxor Scientific, LLC (Luxor), a full-service clinical laboratory serving customers nationwide, today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County, South…
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SCBIO names Louisiana Economic Development executive James Chappell to lead state’s fastest-growing Industry
November 4, 2021
Following a nationwide search that targeted 200 candidates in 39 states and resulted in 116 total applications from across the country, the Board of Directors of SCBIO has named James…
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APEX Mattress Manufacturing, Inc. establishing operations in Colleton County
November 3, 2021More than $1.9 million investment will create 50 new jobs APEX Mattress Manufacturing, Inc., a mattress manufacturing company, today announced plans to establish operations in Colleton County. The more than…
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Fiber Industries to develop industrial park via Palmetto Sites Program
November 3, 2021
On Nov. 3, 2021, textile manufacturing company, Fiber Industries, along with landowner – International Process Plants (IPP), proudly announced they have applied and are under consideration for the prestigious Palmetto…
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Sustain SC honors Boeing, SC Ports, Volvo Cars with inaugural Excellence in Mitigation Award
October 28, 2021
Sustain SC today honored three South Carolina organizations with the inaugural Excellence in Mitigation award, recognizing their efforts to bring economic development to our state while maintaining a positive conservation…
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Tiger Companies establishing operations in Union County
October 27, 2021
$10.8 million investment will create 61 new jobs Tiger Companies, a valued-added national distributor serving the construction, surveying, home, office and medical products markets, today announced plans to establish operations…
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Electric Cooperatives host “Ride Across South Carolina” to raise awareness for heart disease
October 25, 2021
The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country…
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Plastic Omnium expanding operations in Anderson County
October 6, 2021
More than $17.7 million investment will create 76 new jobs Plastic Omnium, a leading automotive equipment provider, today announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County. The more than $17.7…
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Nelson Lindsay selected as new President & CEO for the Central SC Alliance
October 4, 2021
24-year economic development veteran brings breadth of knowledge to regional alliance The Central SC Alliance (CSCA) has hired Nelson Lindsay as the organization’s new President & CEO. Lindsay, who has…
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Wells Fargo announces nearly $3 million in grants to CDFIs to help minority-owned businesses in South Carolina recover
October 1, 2021
Wells Fargo and South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette announced nearly $3 million in grants to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), including CommunityWorks, the South Carolina Community Loan Fund and…
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Proposed Plan Could Pave the Road to a Better Future
September 29, 2021
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a $1.2 trillion federal investment to improve U.S. infrastructure, has passed the Senate and will move forward to the House of Representatives…
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Sustain SC, Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities announce inaugural class for Sustainability Leadership Initiative
September 29, 2021
Professionals to participate in six-session program focused on sustainability Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities has selected a group of professionals across various sectors to…
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Monti, Inc. expanding operations in Greenwood County
September 28, 2021
$4.7 million investment will create 16 new job Monti, Inc. (Monti), a leading industrial manufacturer, fabricator, powder coater, epoxy coater and specialized processor of electrical distribution components, today announced plans…
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First Reliance Bank is More Than Banking for Their Communities
September 28, 2021
First Reliance Bank continues to expand their services beyond banking through supporting and serving the communities they work in. Particularly, the bank has served the Pee Dee Area Boys and…
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Central SC Alliance launches new tool to attract and retain skilled talent
September 27, 2021
Start Central is the Central SC Region’s go-to resource for connecting workers with local opportunities The Central SC Alliance (CSCA) unveiled a new tool to connect skilled workers and local…
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The Home Depot expands supply chain operations across South Carolina
September 27, 2021
Combined expansion will create nearly 100 new jobs The Home Depot, Inc., a world-leading home improvement retailer, announced plans to expand operations throughout South Carolina. The company is growing its…
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MTC opens Welding Technology Center to meet employer demand
September 23, 2021
Midlands Technical College held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for the college’s new Welding Technology Center today. The education and training facility is located on Kentucky Avenue on the…
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Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC establishing modular construction operations in Greenwood County
September 22, 2021
More than $9 million investment will create 180 new jobs Impresa Building Systems of Greenwood SC, LLC, an affiliate company of Impresa Modular today announced plans to establish modular factory construction…
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Steven Pearce named new President & CEO of the South Carolina I-77 Alliance
September 21, 2021
Steven Pearce has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the South Carolina I-77 Alliance and will be responsible for directing the organization’s strategic economic development marketing…
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Solvay adding new production capacity, jobs in Greenville County
September 16, 2021
Adding over 30 new jobs, multi-million-dollar investment in new technologies at South Carolina facility The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville…
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Businesses, community members invited to discuss key state legislative issues at Lexington Chamber Grassroots Meeting
September 14, 2021
The Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center will be hosting the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce’s Grassroots Regional Meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at 8:15 a.m. at the Chamber, located at…
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Premium Peanut establishing operations in Orangeburg County, SC
September 9, 2021
$64.3 Million investment will create 130 new jobs Premium Peanut, an innovative, grower-owned peanut shelling company, today announced plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County. The $64.3 million investment will…
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Mira International Foods, Inc. establishing operations in Beaufort County
September 2, 2021
More than $2 million investment will create 28 new jobs Mira International Foods, Inc. (Mira), a food crafting and distributing company, today announced plans to establish operations in Beaufort County. The…
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Connect America establishing operations in Greenville County, S.C.
August 31, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has announced that Connect America, a nationally…
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TELUS International establishing operations in Charleston County
August 24, 2021
$3.4 million initial investment will create approximately 1,200 new jobs by 2022 TELUS International, a customer experience innovator that designs, builds and delivers digital solutions for global brands, today announced…
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Greater CWC Chamber & Visitors Program has impressive lineup for monthly breakfast
August 18, 2021
The Greater CWC Chamber & Visitors Program continues to love local with its August partners breakfast by showcasing a talented group of dynamic community-focused individuals, businesses and programs. The breakfast…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union to open new branch in Orangeburg County in fall 2021
August 17, 2021
AllSouth Federal Credit Union will open a new full-service branch located at 1588 St. Matthews Road in Orangeburg County in fall 2021. The new location was designed by Design Initiative…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment’s newest service, Job Training, kicks off on August 26th
August 16, 2021After a successful summer pilot, The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment now offers Job Training, also known as Pre-Employment Transition Services, for South Carolina residents between 13-21 years of age that…
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New tourist attraction in South Carolina opens in Camden August 13
August 6, 2021Celebrates State’s Role in the American Revolution When it opens here August 13, the new Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden will take guests on a journey through South Carolina’s…
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MECART, Inc. establishing operations in Greenville County
August 4, 2021
$2 million investment will create 50 new jobs MECART, Inc., a leader in cleanroom environments and a manufacturer of custom-designed acoustical modular buildings, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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Shenandoah Growers, Inc. establishing high-tech indoor farm in Anderson County
August 3, 2021
Shenandoah Growers, Inc., a national leader in commercially advanced indoor agriculture, today broke ground on its next indoor ‘Biofarm,’ located in Anderson County. The project will create 50 local, well-paying jobs.…
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Malouf Companies establishing operations in Laurens County
July 28, 2021
$47.2 million investment will create 240 new jobs Malouf Companies (Malouf), a diverse consumer goods business, today announced plans to establish operations in Laurens County. The $47.2 million investment will create…
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GADC names officers, adds three directors to board
July 23, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Don Erickson as Chairman of…
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Barnwell PV 1, LLC establishing operations in Barnwell County
July 23, 2021Company is investing $75 million into solar project Barnwell PV 1, LLC, a solar solutions company, announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company is investing $75 million…
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BRN Sleep Products establishing operations in Orangeburg County
July 23, 2021More than $4.3 million investment will create more than 300 new jobs BRN Sleep Products, a premium manufacturer and supplier of bedding products, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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